Starting a business doing what you love, losing a lot of weight, quitting smoking, completing a triathlon -- these are all lofty aspirations. The standard wisdom for achieving any of them is to set a ...

Long-term success in goal achievement involves intrinsic motivation and seeing goals as identity changes, not just arbitrary targets. The SHAPING goal-setting system offers a framework focusing on ...

Success in any area, including performance management depends on designing an effective goal-setting strategy. By developing a clear picture of exactly what you hope to accomplish and determining what ...

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HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - As the New Year begins, many people are setting resolutions with hope for a fresh start, but stats show, most of them don’t last very long. “The reality is like 92% of ...

Shatoria Smith was tired of the $5,000 in credit card debt she felt was blocking her from reaching her financial goals. She couldn’t see an easy path to being debt-free, so she drew herself a map by ...

When I'm working with busy professionals in my coaching practice, my clients often reach a point where they gain a deeper awareness of themselves and their current situation. Many are seeking growth ...

Chances are you’ve heard of a SMART goal. The acronym SMART stands for specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-related, and it’s been around since consultant and former corporate planning ...

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